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Meeting new people

Meeting new people isn’t just fun; it’s a great way to widen your support network and have plenty of people to hang out with. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to make friends. It can be difficult and frustrating. But we've got some ideas to help you – you’ve just got to take a deep breath and get out there!

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